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As a part of Entity Relationship Modeling conventions, an Entity is represented by a SOFT BOX.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

In Entity Relationship Modeling, entities are represented by rectangles or boxes in ER diagrams. The term 'soft box' refers to this rectangular shape convention used to denote entities visually. Relationships are typically shown as diamonds, and attributes as ovals.

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In the Barker-style Entity Relationship Modeling convention (used in tools like Oracle Designer), an Entity is drawn as a rounded-corner rectangle — commonly described as a 'soft box' — to visually distinguish it from other diagram elements. This is a notation convention rather than a universal rule across every ER methodology, but within this convention the statement holds true.

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